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North American East

Eastern North American styles.

Overview

North American East architecture, using wood and brick, spans colonial to modern styles in eastern USA and Canada.

Core Characteristics

  • Colonial, Georgian influences.
  • Brick and timber structures.
  • Regional adaptations.

Notable Examples

  • Independence Hall (USA, 1753).
  • Harvard University (USA, 18th century).

Architectural Connections

  • Historical, Modern: 17th century–present.
  • Residential, Civic: Various typologies.
  • Colonial Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Shapes Eastern North American identity.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Brick Masonry (technique), Regionalism (theory), Facade (element), Colonial (movement)